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[Mycotic aortic aneurysm after appendectomy]

M Rhomberg1, F Allerberger, M Mittermair

  • 1Universitätsklinik für Chirurgie/Abteilung für Gefässchirurgie, Universität Innsbruck.

VASA. Zeitschrift Fur Gefasskrankheiten
|January 1, 1996
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Mycotic aneurysms, a rare septic disease complication, often present late with poor outcomes. This case highlights a perforated abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by Streptococcus zooepidemicus post-appendectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Microbiology

Background:

  • Mycotic aneurysms are rare but serious complications of systemic infections.
  • Early diagnosis is crucial for managing these aneurysms, yet often challenging.
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) can be life-threatening, especially when mycotic.

Observation:

  • A patient developed a perforated mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm after an appendectomy.
  • The aneurysm was identified in an advanced, critical stage.

Findings:

  • Bacterial cultures isolated Streptococcus zooepidemicus from the aneurysm.
  • Streptococcus zooepidemicus is an uncommon pathogen in human infections, particularly causing aneurysms.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual pathogens in mycotic aneurysm etiology.
  • Highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms in post-operative patients.
  • Suggests potential for Streptococcus zooepidemicus to cause severe vascular complications.